Big sister Destiny Francis, who enters the second grade at Poteau Primary School this year, shows her little brother, Dillon Francis, how things are done as he prepares to enter first grade.

All classes in each of the 17 districts in LeFlore County have started the 2009-10 school year.

New Pansy Kidd Middle School students try to figure out how to work their new lockers with their parents during their orientation.  It may take some practice but they'll get the hang of things, like the lockers, very soon.

Whittney Chavez signs in at Freshman orientation with Junior Katie Pierce.

T.J. Massey catches up with a friend at their Poteau High School Sophomore Orientation.  Summer games and fun are over for the summer with all county schools in session this week.